Fuse-plug holder



Patented July 19, 1927.

UNITED STATES WILLIAM w. WEIDA, on MAssILLoN, OHIO.

FUSE-PLUG- HOLDER.

Application filed October 12, 1925. Serial No. 62,004.

The invention relates to fuse boxes such as are used for 2200 voltcircuits and mounted upon the cross arms of'poles and more particularlyto a holder formed upon the ex terior of the fuse box to support thefuse plug when the same is removed from the box. The fuses in theseplugs often burn out and need replacing, and repair work is frequentlynecessary upon the interior of the fuse box; and with the present typeof fuse box now in use it is customary for the lineman to either placethe fuse plug in his pocket or upon the cross arm of the pole whilemaking repairs within the box .and it is frequently happens that thesefuse plugs are dropped from the top of the pole, and since the same aremade of porcelain or the like the plug is broken in the fall.

When the lineman has to replace the fuse upon the plug it is necessaryfor him to hold the fuse plug in one hand leaving only one hand free todo the work of replacing the fuse thereon.

The object of the present invention is to provide a holder or supportupon the exterior of the fuse box arranged to receive the knob or handleupon the fuse plug and support the same in a horizontal position in alocation which will not interfere with the lineman when repairing theinterior of the fuse box and also in'such a position that if the linemanfinds it necessary to replace the fuse upon the fuse plug, he has bothhands free with which to work as the fuse plug is firmly supported bythe holder.

An embodiment of the invention is illustrated in the accompanyingdrawing, in which Figure l is aperspective view of a fuse box providedwith the improved holder or support embodying the invention. shownthereon; v v

Fig. 2, a detached perspective view of the fuse plug removed therefrom;

Fig. 3, a front elevation of the improved fuse box showing the fuse plugin. position therein, and

Fig. 4, a side elevation of the fuse box showing the fuse plug.supported in theholder.

Similar numerals of reference indicate corresponding parts throughoutthe drawing.

- The fuse box 1 is arranged to be mounted, in inverted position, uponthe cross arm of a pole, as by screws or bolts locatedthroughhavehereunto subscribed my the apertures 2 therein and the fuse plug 3,arranged to be normally inserted into lower end of the box, the flangedthereon substantially closing the bottom of the box; the usual handlecomprising a neck 5 and head 6, being formed thereon. The fuse box andplug may each be formed of porcelain orthe like in usual manner.

The fuse plug may be provided with the usual longitudinal groove orchannel 7 upon each side to receive the fuse wire 8 which is bent intosubstantially U-shape, the ends thereof being connected, as by screws 9,to the contacts 10. i

For the purpose of supporting the plug upon the exterior of the fuse boxto permit the lineman to work either inside of'the fuse box or upon theplug, a pair of flanged ribs 11 may be formed upon the front face of thefuse box and curved toward each other at their lower ends as shown at12. These ribs form a pocket to receive the headed stem 5 of the fuseplug to firmly and rigidly support the plug in horizontal position asshown in Fig. l.

This leaves the workman with both hands free to make repairs within thefuse box or upon the fuse plug itself, the plug being so supported uponthe box that it may be turned upon its longitudinal axis to permit easyaccess to either side thereof. 1

From the above it. will be evident that the fuse plug when removed fromthe box, may be conveniently supported in a position which will notinterfere with the lineman in making repairs upon either the box or plugand which will leave both of his hands free to do the necessary work.

I claim:

1. A fuse box for. outside use upon a pole, a fuse plug arranged to benormally received within the box and means upon the exterior of the fusebox for temporarily supporting the fuse plug to permit a workman uponthe pole to make repairs thereon.

2. A fuse box for outside use upon a pole, a fuse plug arranged to benormally re ceived within the box, and provided with a headed stem, anda pocket upon the exterior of the fuse box and receiving said headed Illstem to temporarily support the fuse plug and permit a workman upon themake repairs thereon.

In testimony that I claim the above, I

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